Become a Websleuths Guardian

For more than 26 years, Websleuths has been the place where facts outrun rumor, and compassion powers every investigation. Keeping the forums open, ad-free, and carefully moderated requires steady support – the kind of support that only our own community can provide. By becoming a Websleuths Guardian for just $3 a month, you fund the servers, tools, and volunteer oversight that lets evidence shine while giving yourself useful perks like the return of the Laugh-Out-Loud reaction, extended edit-times, and a user-title that tells the world you stand for truth. Take your place on the front-line today and ensure that everyone searching for clarity can always find it here.

Websleuths Guardians Benefits

Exclusive features just for members.

Exclusive Reactions

Some replies are legitimately funny. Guardians can express themselves fully once again!

Edit threads, comments and DMs for 2 hours

Make a mistake? It happens, but Guardians won't have to worry about post-anxiety for twice as long!

Guardian User Flair

Show off your support with a Websleuths Guardian title-banner.

Monthly Video Chat with Tricia and the Mods

Join us live on Zoom and discuss anything you like in an exclusive private video-chat.

What Members are Saying

For the past 15 years Websleuths has been my go to site for fact based true crime discussion and missing persons resources. I've had an opportunity to become acquainted with many like minded caring compassionate individuals from around the world and been blessed to call them friends. I am very proud to support the work done by Othram / DNAsolves to help families find the answers they seek and the closure they need.

tlcya

I stumbled upon Websleuths in 2014 when a cold case in the news caught my eye. I found the Members to be friendly and helpful which made Websleuths a place I wanted to be. I like the TOS & rules Websleuths has in place as it keeps the rumors out, and keeps members focused on just the facts. I feel that's really important as well as it respects the cases. I also like that there is no victim blaming or shaming here. I made Websleuths my home away from home over a decade ago, and I can't imagine ever leaving.

Gemmie

For logical, evidence-based discussion, there is no better platform than Websleuths.

MassGuy

Websleuths is my go-to true crime platform, where I turn for responsible content, breaking developments, and interactive conversation. It's a great place for crowd-sourcing and camaraderie, a community that knows that, sometimes, standing for justice means holding vigil, from first headline to final conviction, and anywhere in between.

Megnut

I have been a member for almost 22 years. This is the first site I check each morning. I have had the great opportunity experience to become imaginary friends with many like minded caring compassionate individuals from around the world. The only fact based true crime discussion group on the internet. And can truly state that Websleuths is my home away from home for SO many years.

Niner

Websleuths is a great place to learn about other people and places, to be informed and be a part of the solution!

dotr

How it works

Websleuths Guardians are a special group of members who support the site by paying a monthly membership of only $3. In return, they receive exclusive benefits and perks that help engage with the community and stay connected.

To become a WebsleuthsGuardian, simply click the "Become a Guardian" button, and follow the instructions. You can cancel your membership at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a DNASolves Membership and Websleuths Guardians?

DNASolves is a great way to fund the work of Othram to perform DNA analysis on cold cases, but that subscription is entirely different from Websleuths Guardians. Websleuths Guardians is a way to support the site and its mission.

If you signed up for DNASolves, but intended to sign up for Websleuths Guardians, you can contact us at [email protected], or message one of our staff on the forum, and we'll get you sorted out.

Is Websleuths still free?

Yes! Websleuths is still free for everybody, and will remain free. Becoming a Guardian is a way to directly support Websleuths and its mission.

Are Websleuths Guardians also mods?

No, Guardians don't become mods, though you may see some of our most active and respected users with Guardian status. You may also see our mods with Guardian status, but that doesn't necessarily mean all Guardians are also mods.

I can't become a member today. Are there other ways to support Websleuths?

Yes! Keep posting, commenting, liking, and share threads with your other social-networks. You can be an ambassador for Websleuths and bring more people to the site. You can also join our newsletter, and watch Websleuths YouTube Live weeknights at 10:30 eastern.

Subscription questions?

You can contact us at [email protected], or message one of our staff on the forum. We're here to help!

Websleuths Guardians